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Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc

Present the science of weather prediction in a pleasant, enjoyable, and easy to understand manner; educate about the weather to a variety of groups and individuals, ages, and …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
81/100 · methodology

About Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc

We are the ultimate destination to learn how the science and folklore of weather prediction collide!

Founded
Headquarters
Punxsutawney, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U36
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Present the science of weather prediction in a pleasant, enjoyable, and easy to understand manner; educate about the weather to a variety of groups and individuals, ages, and cognitive levels using folklore, history, science, and technology; and enhance the claim of punxsutawney (home of the groundhog) to be the weather capital of the world by operating a unique, affordable, informative interactive science center for weather education and weather terminology.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 41%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.96%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 81
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.3% of total expenses ($13,313 of $129,759).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.41
Program$0.41

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 87% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Punxsutawney, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 251888172. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $121K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251888172. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc is located in Punxsutawney, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc has $121K in annual revenue. It allocates 41% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $121K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 41% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We are the ultimate destination to learn how the science and folklore of weather prediction collide! Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 41% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $121K is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251888172, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
41% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

HO
Howard B•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 53 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc

What is Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc?
Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Punxsutawney, United States. We are the ultimate destination to learn how the science and folklore of weather prediction collide!
When was Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc founded?
Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc was founded in 2001.
Who leads Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc?
Howard Beezer serves as Treasurer.
Where is Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Punxsutawney, PA, United States.
What is Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 41% of expenses go to program services.
Is Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc trustworthy?
Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 251888172.
What is Punxsutawney Weather Center Inc's website?
http://www.weatherdiscovery.org